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Early Tibetan Copper Calendar w/ Astrological Elements
Early Tibetan Copper Calendar w/ Astrological Elements
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Description
Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A copper chased plaque depicting a Tibetan calendar, lunar months with the astrological elements such as animal zodiac, mandalas, inscriptions, and Buddhas/bodhisattvas along the upper edge. The repousse details are captured in high relief, especially on the central zodiac mandala, and the text is etched into the lower edge and around the figures. The months are symbolized by the 12 animals of the zodiac, and each year also has an element designation (water, fire, earth, wind). This plaque may have been hung in or near a home shrine or altar to keep track of the important religious events as well as to ascertain the auspiciousness of dates, and to consult horoscopes for births and deaths. Astrology played a significant role in everyday life and astrologers were regularly consulted when making importing life decisions or planning events. Size: 12" L x 10.5" W (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection

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Condition
Excellent condition. Minor indentations to the copper, dark patina and toning. The patina is soot from years of use near candles / fire. Nail hole along upper edge for suspension.
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Early Tibetan Copper Calendar w/ Astrological Elements

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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